Acer Predator Helios 300 (15.6-inch, 2022)

When the 3D tech works, it does a decent job ; Impressive performance levels ; Cool, quiet operation ; Plenty of ports and good connectivity

The 3D tech doesn’t work often enough ; Comparable laptops are faster ; A large, heavy enclosure ; Underwhelming keyboard and trackpad

Acer’s 3D effect can be impressive but overall this laptop tries too hard to deliver innovation at the expense of other things.

Good build quality ; Excellent performance ; Impressive thermal dissipation ; Display has outstanding contrast and grayscale accuracy

Slow SSD speeds, especially sequential reads/writes ; No HDD ; Mediocre battery life ; Poor audio quality ; Color accuracy ; Lacks necessary ports for Oculus Rift compatibility

The Acer Predator Helios 300 isn’t without its flaws, but the performance it offers at $1,100 makes the flaws almost negligible. It’s hard to pass up a deal this enticing if you’re working with a $1,200 budget.

Smooth 240Hz screen ; Reasonably quiet cooling ; Accepts three storage drives ; Built-in overclocking features ; Good port selection

RTX 3060 base model is a better value than our tester ; Some sharp chassis corners

Acer's 15.6-inch Predator Helios 300 offers solid features for the money and remains an excellent large-screen, midrange gaming machine.

Strong performance and graphics ; Bright, colorful display ; Punchy keyboard

Short battery life ; Awful audio

The Acer Predator Helios 300 (2021) offers great performance and a decent display, but the short battery life and awful speakers hold it back.

Display is deeply vibrant and colorful ; Excellent and quiet cooling system ; Quality sound

3D screens overshadowed by VR ; Limited 3D game library ; Glasses-free 3D brings eye fatigue and headaches ; Expensive

Maths may not be my strong point, but I know where my $3,500 would be going to scratch my gaming itch.

Sleek and modern design with an all-metal chassis and customizable RGB keyboard. ; Excellent build quality and durability, ensuring reliability for gamers. ; Groundbreaking SpatialLabs technology, providing a unique and immersive 3D gaming experience....

Limited refresh rate of 60Hz, which may not be as responsive as some budget gaming laptops with higher refresh rates. ; High price tag, which may not be justifiable based on hardware alone. ; Limited battery life, particularly during gaming sessions,...

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When the 3D tech works, it does a decent job ; Impressive performance levels ; Cool, quiet operation ; Plenty of ports and good connectivity

The 3D tech doesn’t work often enough ; Comparable laptops are faster ; A large, heavy enclosure ; Underwhelming keyboard and trackpad

Acer’s 3D effect can be impressive but overall this laptop tries too hard to deliver innovation at the expense of other things.